Import/export HS code 72139149: Medium-low carbon steel bars (0.06%-0.25%)
Steel bars with moderate carbon content, balancing strength and flexibility for general use
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,987,190 |
| Ireland | 924,001 |
| Spain | 504,503 |
| Turkey | 192,736 |
| Poland | 122,753 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 35,298,858 | 10,688,332 | -24,610,526 |
| Ireland | 924,001 | 0 | -924,001 |
| Spain | 481,295 | 23,208 | -458,087 |
| Turkey | 83,255 | 109,481 | +26,226 |
| Poland | 51,067 | 71,686 | +20,619 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,053 | +1,053 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,650,558 |
| Norway | 925,054 |
| Spain | 504,503 |
| Turkey | 192,736 |
| Czechia | 134,239 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,528,585 | 6,121,973 | -22,406,612 |
| Norway | 924,001 | 1,053 | -922,948 |
| Spain | 481,295 | 23,208 | -458,087 |
| Turkey | 83,255 | 109,481 | +26,226 |
| Czechia | 62,553 | 71,686 | +9,133 |
| Poland | 20,093 | 14,601 | -5,492 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,904,131 |
| Other | 11,290,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,537,653 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,183,042 | 5,721,089 | -21,461,953 |
| Other | 6,738,694 | 4,551,758 | -2,186,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,916,740 | 620,913 | -2,295,827 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 23,026,151 |
| 000 | 11,290,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,950,177 |
| Medway | 4,484,132 |
| Goole | 1,126,734 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 23,026,151 | 0 | -23,026,151 |
| 000 | 6,738,694 | 4,551,758 | -2,186,936 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,793,731 | 1,156,446 | -3,637,285 |
| Medway | 0 | 4,484,132 | +4,484,132 |
| Goole | 666,782 | 459,952 | -206,830 |
| TRT | 754,647 | 2,228 | -752,419 |
| Newport | 455,247 | 0 | -455,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 267,068 | 170,877 | -96,191 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 109,303 | 23,208 | -86,095 |
| Boston | 6,760 | 24,991 | +18,231 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,800,498 |
| Netherlands | 14,735,576 |
| Austria | 2,362,579 |
| Italy | 1,503,991 |
| Sweden | 1,495,459 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,943,318 | 7,857,180 | +913,862 |
| Netherlands | 9,051,378 | 5,684,198 | -3,367,180 |
| Austria | 1,371,290 | 991,289 | -380,001 |
| Italy | 795,553 | 708,438 | -87,115 |
| Sweden | 772,479 | 722,980 | -49,499 |
| Spain | 471,091 | 613,174 | +142,083 |
| Czechia | 0 | 995,967 | +995,967 |
| Denmark | 623,809 | 0 | -623,809 |
| Belgium | 593,270 | 15,997 | -577,273 |
| Slovakia | 206,481 | 187,392 | -19,089 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,788,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 359,175 |
| Air transport | 11,279 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,828,669 | 17,959,676 | -2,868,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,810 | 173,365 | -12,445 |
| Air transport | 0 | 11,279 | +11,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 35,437,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,044,570 |
| Hull | 865,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 299,982 |
| Portsmouth | 238,775 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,465,500 | 15,971,942 | -3,493,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 789,169 | 1,255,401 | +466,232 |
| Hull | 519,723 | 346,019 | -173,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,617 | 173,365 | +46,748 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 238,775 | +238,775 |
| Killingholme | 30,459 | 67,446 | +36,987 |
| Felixstowe | 59,193 | 0 | -59,193 |
| Harwich | 23,818 | 22,830 | -988 |
| Poole | 0 | 27,123 | +27,123 |
| London | 0 | 18,205 | +18,205 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with moderate carbon content, balancing strength and flexibility for general use